Ladybug started sleeping on her stomach last week. It started with her side. I went in to check on her before going to bed, and I found her on her side. I knew that she'd be on her belly before the night was through. The pediatricians these days have us all paranoid about letting babies sleep on their tummies, so the sleep I got was not restful at all. All I could do was think about her and hope that she didn't smother herself. It's a sad and terrible thought the experts have placed in our heads.

I wonder how the experts will tell our children to put their own kids to bed? It might be back to the belly by then. Who knows - it seems to change on a regular basis. I suppose what it comes down to is everyone needs to do what works for them.

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I think if she is strong enough to roll on her tummy herself she is probably ok, and you cannot be there and awake every minute of when she sleeps.

But do be carefully, my best friend lost her little boy when he was 4 months old, and he was sleeping on his belly at the time. She was laying him down that way, he definitely was not strong enough to roll that way on his own.

A friend of mine couldn't believe I still used a bumper pad. Evidently they don't use them in England, where she lived for a while, which with this friend, it made her an expert. Docs here say to use them to keep the babies from getting their limbs stuck.

I'm with Beckster.. Put her in God's hands.. Besides, they have no real idea what causes SIDS and it could have nothing at all to do with sleep positioning.. That's all it ever was when we were kids and we're all just fine. She'll do just fine too!

ok..first of all..I just wanna grab her up and snuggle with her! My goodness! I better make a trip your way! I see her and have baby urges! And that is just NOT OK! So, I better get my fix from you! haha!!

You know...there is always "something" we as parents get to worry about! Your blog buddies have all told ya the truth...1.) if she is turning over on her own, she is strong enough to move her neck to breath! 2.) She belongs to God! And you will have her for the time He designates! And, we, as humans, have no say in that. Those words are to help you...not scare you. God has her! Rest in that! Tomorrow has enough worries of its own!

I am with the rest of the ladies here if she is strong enough to roll then she will be fine. I can relate to the no sleep I am 8mths now and I love to sleep on my tummy so I am having the most hardest time sleeping lately.

As for babies sleeping on their bellies, yes the Docs have really freaked us out about that. Way too much paranoia...

I have read the chance of SIDS lessens as they get older. I also know that if the baby has a pacifier, they are "safer" because it supposedly keeps their airway open because of the constant suckling motion. But I agree, SIDS will happen when and if its in God's plan.

I'm a the point now (since she rarely sleeps through) that if she's sleeping, I leave her alone! I trust the Lord will watch over her.

About This Cali Girl

I am a Cali Girl and a Momma. While I live in New England now, my heart belongs in California. I am blessed with a 3 year old boy, Little Man, and an infant girl, Ladybug. My husband of 8 years is a fabulous man.
This blog was created to share my outlook on being a mom and wife. I'm fairly opinionated, so occasionally I will throw in my opinion on life and the world in general.